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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.68, 22,901.93 and 9,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.68, 22,901.93 and 9,425.87 is: 13,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.68 : 22,901.93 = 9,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.68/22,901.93 = 9,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.68x = 22,901.93 × 9,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.68x = 215,870,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,870,756.36/16,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.43

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